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Canoe Camping Gear
Having a good canoe camping gear checklist is important! You don't want to paddle across the lake only to discover that you have left an important item at home!
How to use this list
Use this list as a starting point to make your own family's list.
- Remove any items that you won't need.
- Add other items you know you'll use.
- After each trip, you'll probably think of more things you wish you'd had along. Add them to the list.
- Make the list as specific as you can. For example, list exactly how many bowls you'll need.
Before you know it, you'll have the perfect canoe camping checklist, and preparing for a family canoe trip will be easy!
If you'd like to use this list as is, click here for a printable canoe camping list.
Keep your canoe camping gear dry!
Make sure that your bedding and clothing stay dry if they go for an unexpected swim! Pack them securely in garbage bags and put the garbage bags in duffel bags - or consider buying dry bags.
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Compressible dry bags like this one really reduce the volume of your gear and let you fit more into the canoe.   |
The basics
- tent
- sleeping bags
- sleeping pads
- flashlights and headlamps
- tarp
- rope
- camping chairs
- shovel
- first aid kit Click here for a good first aid kit checklist.
- day pack
Canoe and gear
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Cooking and Eating
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Cleanup
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Hygiene
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Clothing
- pants and shorts
- T-shirts and long shirts
- pajamas
- underwear
- socks
- sunhats
- warm hats
- rain gear
- warm layers (fleeces and jackets)
- footwear (hiking shoes, beach shoes)
- bathing suits
Other
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Don't forget
- to tell someone where you are going and when you will return
- this list
Having a good camping list will get your family canoe trip off to a great start!
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